(Gary) Woolsey to retire.Calgary Bishop Gary Woolsey, who stepped down in 1991 as a diocesan bishop to become a parish priest, has announced his retirement effective at the end of June. Ordained or·dain tr.v. or·dained, or·dain·ing, or·dains 1. a. To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. b. To authorize as a rabbi. 2. in the diocese of Keewatin in 1967, Bishop Woolsey began his ministry as a priest and pilot, flying in and ministering to the remote communities in northwestern Ontario. From 1968-72, he was incumbent at St. Peter's, Big Trout Lake, Ont., one of the most northern First Nations communities in the province. He served St. Mark's church St. Mark's Church may mean:
He was elected bishop of Athabasca in 1983, but in 1991 left that position for parish ministry. He has served as incumbent of Calgary's St. Peter's church St. Peter's Church, or variations on that name, may refer to: In Austria:
Bishop Woolsey, who turns 60 this year, holds a bachelor of arts from Western University, a bachelor of theology Noun 1. Bachelor of Theology - a bachelor's degree in theology ThB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies and a doctor of divinity Noun 1. Doctor of Divinity - a doctor's degree in religion DD doctor's degree, doctorate - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university from Huron College. |
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